25-Year-Old Tampa Man Wins $1 Million From Florida Lottery

We have another Tampa area big winner from the Florida Lottery.

25-year-old Joel Duran of Tampa won a $1 million top prize from the “50X the Cash” scratch-off game. He claimed his winnings at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.

Duran purchased his ticket at the Radiant Food Shop, 4301 West Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa. He chose to receive his prize as a lump sum payment of $820,000. The store will receive at $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

The “50X the Cash” game is a $5 scratch-off ticket that launched in January, 2022. The game features prizes from $5 to $1 million. There are still 7 of 12 top prizes remaining.

Here’s what Joel Duran’s winning ticket looks like:

[Source: Florida Lottery]

Mason's Picks For Best Steakhouses In Tampa Bay

• 1 Bern's Steakhouse

  It’s among the most well-known fine dining experiences in the U.S.A., and it’s right here. Along with some of the finest cuts of steak, Bern’s is also known for the largest wine cellars in the world.

• 2 Charley's Steakhouse

  @Zak_Bagans Hi Zak, Wishing you were here in Charley's Steakhouse in Tampa. Wishing you Happiest New Year, Good Health, Tremendous Wealth and Great Luck and Joy! Mary 727-2070458 pic.twitter.com/Vvn3eqRiC3

  — Mary C Berent (@MaryBerent) January 1, 2021

• 3 Salt Rock Grill

  Whether you prefer surf, turf, or both, Salt Rock Grill has you covered with a menu featuring all the above! Located in Indian Shores, this restaurant sits right on the water and owns a fleet of boats that bring in fresh seafood every day. 🦐🐟🥩 #IndianRocksBeach pic.twitter.com/JIyW8JwGB8

  — St. Pete/Clearwater (@VSPC) February 15, 2022

• 4 Council Oak

  The amazing bone-in ribeye aside, the feature steakhouse at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa hasn’t failed to please.

  Wishing the Tampa Bay Lightning good luck tonight. Now through the rest of the playoffs, you can order a custom Go Bolts Long Bone Ribeye exclusively at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood.
  
  Show your support by leaving a Go Bolts comment.
  
  Go Bolts ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/diy7dKErPt

  — Seminole Hard Rock Tampa (@SHRTampa) June 17, 2021

• 5 Ocean Prime

  Thank you .@hoodline - The 5 best steakhouses in Tampa https://t.co/O8Wva5IpxD #nomnom #getyoursteakon #yumyum #foodies

  — Ocean Prime Tampa (@OceanPrimeTampa) May 23, 2019

• 6 Meat Market Steakhouse Tampa

  Tampa, the countdown is on!#MeatUsHere #MeatMarketTampa pic.twitter.com/4ylXlTq6cE

  — MeatMarketTampa (@MeatMarketTampa) September 18, 2019

• 7 Eddie V's Prime Seafood

  Whether you love a ribeye or filet mignon, they do have some fantastic hand-cut steaks!

  Eddie V's, Tampa pic.twitter.com/vQWqXHYmar

  — Rich Business (@Business______I) April 29, 2015

• 8 Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

  It’s part of Bloomin’ Brands, parent of Outback Steakhouse, but it’s not the same. It’s certainly a fine dining experience.

• 9 Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill

• 10 The Capital Grille

• 11 Bascom's Chop House

  Clearwater Dining – Bascom’s Chop House https://t.co/wyZmTWKMIT pic.twitter.com/SGBkaQuQt2

  — On the road again! (@SnowbirdRV) January 18, 2017

• 12 Harold Seltzer's Steakhouse

  The Tenderest Of Steaks Is This Month's Special At Harold Seltzer's Steakhouse! - https://t.co/WqDz48UQ5D Its BOGO Appetizer Tuesday! Buy 1 Get a 2nd Appetizer FREE w any entrée!
  + its happy hour all day w 1/2 price draft beers house wine & well drinks from open til close! pic.twitter.com/71qqsLhcHj

  — Harold Seltzer Steak (@seltzerssteak) March 1, 2022